Self-talk is a mix of conscious and unconscious thoughts we have about ourselves and things happening around us. These thoughts are ways for us to communicate with our inner selves, and they influence the way to feel and carry ourselves.

New Year, New Me!

Patience is a virtue, a very famous expression but often overlooked.

We all know that self-care is crucial when it comes to living a healthy and happy life. Yet, we often put a lot of effort and energy into our work, studies, and relationships, forgetting to look after our mental and physical well being. As a result, we become overworked and burnt out, and eventually, we get to the stage where we are unmotivated or just too tired.

Do you enjoy exercising? Or do you find it a challenge? If you have ever exercised even the slightest, you will understand how hard it can be. You may have to push yourself to last the first 15 minutes, but this is normal!

We all suffer from anxiety at times. Being anxious is a normal reaction to stressful situations, but when these feelings get in our way, they should be a reason for concern. If you know someone who is currently going through a difficult time and is feeling anxious, you may be able to help them. Being there when your loved ones are too overwhelmed to think straight is important, but not always helpful. We are giving you some easy tips to guide you when helping anxious people.

In a life where there are many up and downs for each and every one of us, it sometimes can be very difficult to always think and be positive. There are many situations, at different times in our lives where negativity can get the better of us. Most of us have the capability to end negative thinking easily, however, some of us struggle with this – perhaps the issue is more severe or it’s a build-up of emotions.

Kindness is choosing to do something that helps others or yourself, motivated by genuine warm feelings. From giving up your seat on a bus to someone who may need it, or offering to make a coffee to your relative at home, studies show that helping others can also benefit our own mental health and wellbeing. People who are kind and compassionate experience less levels of stress and are, in general, happier.

Self-isolation is one of the key instructions to avoid getting coronavirus.

The constant news about Coronavirus can feel relentless. With restrictions on movement and self-isolation coming into place, this is taking its toll on people's mental health, particularly those already living with mental health conditions like anxiety. So how can we protect our mental health?

Effective techniques to reduce stress